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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.21, 234.74 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.21, 234.74 and 123.50 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.21 : 234.74 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.21/234.74 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.21x = 234.74 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.21x = 28,988.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,988.60/170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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